Maroon 5, Rawayana and ACE: Quito Concerts in August 2026

Ecuador · Events

From a K-pop night this weekend to Maroon 5 headlining a brand-new park festival. Here is your practical what’s-on guide to Ecuador’s capital, with dates, venues and dollar prices.

If you are looking for Quito concerts this month. August 2026 has quietly turned into one of the capital’s best live-music stretches in years.

Whether you are an expat putting down roots, a digital nomad passing through, or a resident after a big night out. There is something for you: a K-pop show this very weekend.

The Venezuelan party band Rawayana at the end of the month, and Maroon 5 headlining a brand-new outdoor festival. We have pulled together the confirmed shows, with dates, venues and dollar prices.

So you can plan ahead and buy before they sell out.

The Quito concerts worth booking this August

August is usually a quiet month in Ecuador’s capital, but this year the calendar is stacked. Three names stand out: ACE, Rawayana and Maroon 5, and between them they cover K-pop, Latin party grooves and stadium pop.

Because Ecuador uses the US dollar, there is no currency math to do and no exchange-rate surprises at checkout. Which makes buying tickets refreshingly simple for newcomers.

Even so, most local platforms add IVA (value-added tax) and a service fee on top of the advertised price. So budget a little extra.

Below we walk through each show in turn, with the confirmed date, venue and price tiers. Followed by practical notes on getting there, where to stay and how to pay on the night.

This weekend: ACE brings K-pop to Quito

The first big night is already here. ACE, the Korean singer known from the boy group VAV, plays Teatro San Gabriel in northern Quito on Saturday 15 August 2026 as part of his ‘Bonita’ Latin tour.

With doors and show building toward a 20:00 start. Tickets come in three straightforward tiers: ACE Light at US$20, ACE Star at US$30 and ACE Royal at US$40.

In addition, a separate Meet and Greet package with photos and a hi-touch is sold on top. Typically in the US$30 to US$50 range, so K-pop fans who want the full experience should check that add-on before it goes.

You buy online through Meet2Go, or in person at Hallyu Store outlets in Quito and Guayaquil. If you would rather see him elsewhere, the same tour stops in Cuenca at the historic Teatro Sucre on Sunday 16 August.

Where prices run a touch lower.

Maroon 5 headlines the new FTC Live al Parque

The month’s headline act is Maroon 5, who top the bill at the first-ever FTC Live al Parque. A one-day festival at Parque Bicentenario on Saturday 29 August 2026.

The park sits on the grounds of the old Mariscal Sucre airport in northern Quito. So there is plenty of open space for a big crowd.

This is not a solo show but a full lineup. Alongside Maroon 5, the confirmed roster includes reggaeton stars Ozuna and Myke Towers, with more acts listed by the organisers.

So it plays out as an all-day event rather than a single set. Prices are tiered by zone.

As the April pre-sale has passed, the general-sale tickets are what you will find now: the Platinum Experience around US$109. The FTC Box around US$219 and Palcos at US$250.

Remember that these figures are before IVA and service charges, so the final total will be higher. Tickets are sold through FeelTheTickets.

Rawayana’s party tour hits Quito and Guayaquil

If you prefer a looser, dance-all-night vibe, Rawayana are the pick. The Grammy-winning Venezuelan band bring their ‘¿Donde es el After.

‘ world tour to Ecuador at the end of the month, and they play two cities. In Quito, catch them at the Coliseo General Ruminahui on Thursday 27 August 2026.

Then, down on the coast, they close out the run at Guayaquil’s Coliseo Voltaire Paladines Polo on Saturday 29 August 2026. The same night Maroon 5 plays the capital.

Prices are the same for both cities and run across five tiers: VIP at US$30. Fan at US$60, Butaca at US$90, Output Box at US$130 and Rawa Box at US$160.

Tickets are handled by TicketShow, both online and at authorised physical points around town.

What tickets cost and how to buy them

Ecuador spreads its live shows across a handful of official platforms, and which one you need depends on the act. Meet2Go and Hallyu Store cover ACE, TicketShow sells Rawayana, and FeelTheTickets handles the Maroon 5 festival.

So bookmark the right site before a sale opens. As a rough guide to what you will spend, entry starts around US$20 for ACE.

US$30 for Rawayana and roughly US$99 to US$250 for FTC Live al Parque before tax. Because the festival tiers exclude IVA and fees, always check the final basket total before you pay.

One safety note: buy only through the official seller linked on the artist or venue page. Since resale scams circulate on social media here as everywhere.

For big nights, keep an eye on the listing, as promoters sometimes release extra tickets closer to the date.

Getting to the venues

Quito is long and narrow, strung out along a high Andean valley, so give yourself time to cross town. Teatro San Gabriel and Parque Bicentenario both sit in the northern half of the city.

While the Coliseo General Ruminahui is more central, near the Itchimbia hill. The Ecovia and Trole bus corridors run the length of Quito and are the cheapest way to move.

Though they get packed at show time. As a result, many concert-goers use ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Cabify, which are reliable and inexpensive in the capital.

For the Guayaquil Rawayana date, the Coliseo Voltaire Paladines Polo sits on Avenida de las Americas near the airport. An easy taxi or Metrovia ride from the centre.

Whichever venue you pick, leave early, because traffic bunches up badly as doors open.

Where to stay and eat near the shows

For the northern venues, basing yourself in the modern La Carolina or Iñaquito districts puts you within a short ride of Parque Bicentenario and Teatro San Gabriel. With plenty of mid-range hotels and apartments.

The leafy La Floresta neighbourhood is handier for the more central Coliseo Ruminahui and is full of cafes and small restaurants. Eat before the show rather than relying on venue stands.

Quito’s classic pre-concert bite is a plate of hornado (slow-roasted pork) or a hearty locro de papa soup. Both of which you can find for a few dollars in local spots.

For something quicker, the Mariscal district around Plaza Foch is packed with casual eateries and bars. If you are travelling in from the coast for the Guayaquil show.

The Urdesa and Kennedy neighbourhoods offer good-value stays and easy access to the coliseum. Plus the city’s famous encebollado for the morning after.

Paying and practical money tips

Since Ecuador is fully dollarised, foreign visitors from the United States face no conversion at all. And cards from elsewhere are charged in dollars too.

Official ticket sites accept international cards, though a few smaller platforms occasionally reject foreign issuers, so have a backup card ready. Even so, carry some cash for the night itself.

Drinks, snacks, parking and taxis are often easier to pay for with small bills. And change for a US$20 note can be scarce at busy kiosks.

Keep your digital ticket screenshotted and your phone charged, since venue Wi-Fi is unreliable when thousands of people arrive at once. Bring photo ID as well, as some events check it against the name on the booking.

Tips for concert-going in Ecuador’s capital

First, dress in layers. Quito sits at 2,850 metres, and even on a warm August afternoon the temperature drops sharply once the sun goes down.

So an outdoor festival like FTC Live al Parque can get cold late. Second, pace yourself with the altitude if you have just arrived.

Because the thin air amplifies alcohol and tires you faster, drink water and take it easy early in the night. Finally, arrive with a plan for getting home.

Book your ride before the encore or walk a couple of blocks from the venue before ordering a car. As surge pricing and long queues are common the moment a show ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the main Quito concerts in August 2026?

ACE plays Teatro San Gabriel on Saturday 15 August, Rawayana are at the Coliseo General Ruminahui on Thursday 27 August. And Maroon 5 headlines FTC Live al Parque at Parque Bicentenario on Saturday 29 August 2026.

How much do tickets cost?

ACE tickets are US$20, US$30 or US$40, with a separate Meet and Greet add-on. Rawayana runs from US$30 (VIP) to US$160 (Rawa Box).

How do I buy tickets?

Buy through the official platform for each show: Meet2Go or Hallyu Store outlets for ACE. TicketShow for Rawayana, and FeelTheTickets for the Maroon 5 festival.

Where are the venues and how do I get there?

Teatro San Gabriel and Parque Bicentenario are in northern Quito; the Coliseo General Ruminahui is more central. The Trole and Ecovia bus corridors are cheapest.

Sources: Perplexity sonar-pro fact-check (August 2026); FeelTheTickets, TicketShow and Meet2Go event listings; Ecuadorian press previews of FTC Live al Parque, Rawayana and ACE tour dates.

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